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Hyundai/Kia key teaching

Table of Contens
1.SMARTRA introduction....................................................................................................................2
PIN Codes........................................................................................................................................2
2.Supported vehicles.............................................................................................................................3
3.Mechanical keys with RFID chip (non-proximity)...........................................................................5
Teaching...........................................................................................................................................5
4.Smart key (Proximity remote)...........................................................................................................7
Teaching...........................................................................................................................................7
5.Key information.................................................................................................................................8
6.Login..................................................................................................................................................9
7.Password Teaching/Changing..........................................................................................................10
8.Neutral Mode...................................................................................................................................10
9.Limp Home Mode............................................................................................................................11

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1. SMARTRA introduction
The SMARTRA stands for SMARt TRansponder Antenna. The SMARTRA unit
contains an integrated inductive antenna and electronics around the ignition lock
assembly.
The SMARTRA does not carry out the check of validity of transponder or the
calculation of encryption algorithm. This device is only an advanced interface, which converts the
RF data flow (radio frequency of 125 kHz) of transponder into serial communication to ECM and
vice versa. The SMARTRA communicates to a engine control module via a dedicated
communications line (called W-Line, or Immo-Line). During communication of ECM and
SMARTRA the K line of ECM cannot be used for communication. The ECM controls the
communication either to SMARTRA or diagnostic equipment on K line by switching of a
multiplexer and specific communication procedures. The multiplexer is a part of ECM hardware.
The immobilizer system consists of the ECM, the SMARTRA, the lamp and ignition keys with
built-in transponder. The ECM carries out the check of ignition key by special encryption
algorithm, which runs in the transponder and in the ECM in parallel. Only if the results are equal
the engine can be started. The data of all transponder, which are valid for the vehicle, are stored in
the ECM.
During the key teaching procedure the transponder will be programmed with vehicle specific data.
The vehicle specific data are written into the transponder memory.

PIN Codes
PIN code stands for of Product Identification Number code. The PIN code is a unique code for each
vehicle and it is programmed into ECM at production line.
PIN code is needed when the teaching new ECM and new keys, e.g.
1) When a new key is added
2) When replacing with new ECM or used ECM (neutralized ECM)
3) When a key is lost and needs to be deleted
If you enter incorrect pin 3 times the immobilizer (SMARTRA or Smart key) will lock In order to
unlock:
For mechanical keys leave key on for 1 hour.
For smart key (proximity) leave car alone with
good battery charge for 1 hour.

Vehicle PIN code can be obtained through

www.PATSCode.com service or through
Hyundai dealer.
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2. Supported vehicles
Following list shows all vehicles for which is key teaching supported:
Manufact. Model

Production

Manufact. Model

Production

Dodge

2000-2004

Hyundai

i10

2008-2011

Hyundai Accent

2000-2011

Hyundai

i20

2009-2011

Hyundai Amica

2000-2004

Hyundai

i30

2008-2011

Hyundai Atos Prime

2000-2004

Hyundai

i40

2012

Hyundai Atos

2002-2009

Hyundai

i45

2011

Hyundai Atoz

2000-2004

Hyundai

i800

2002-2009

Hyundai Azera

2006-2012

Hyundai

ix20

2011

Hyundai Centennial

2010-2012

Hyundai

ix35

2010-2011

Hyundai Elantra Neos 2008-2011

Hyundai

ix55

2007-2011

Hyundai Elantra

2001-2012

Inokom

Atos

2000-2004

Hyundai Equus

2010-2012

Kia

Borrego

2009-2010

Hyundai Genesis
Coupe

2009-2011

Kia

Cadenza 2010-2011

Hyundai Genesis

2009-2012

Kia

Carens

Hyundai Getz

2003-2011

Kia

Carnival 2002-2011

Hyundai Granduer

2006-2012

Kia

Cee'd

2006-2010

Hyundai H-1 Bus

2008-2011

Kia

Cerato

2003-2010

Hyundai H-1

2002-2009

Kia

Forte

2009-2010

Hyundai H-200

2002-2009

Kia

K2500

2005-2010

Hyundai HD Coupe

2002-2008

Kia

K2700

2005-2010

Hyundai Libero

2002-2009

Kia

K3000

2005-2010

Hyundai Matrix

2002-2011

Kia

K3000S

2005-2010

Atos

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Hyundai Santafe

2001-2011

Kia

Magentis 2006-2010

Hyundai Santro Xing

2000-2004

Kia

Mohave

2009-2010

Hyundai Santro

2000-2004

Kia

Opirus

2004-2010

Hyundai Satellite

2002-2009

Kia

Optima

2006-2010

Hyundai Solaris

2011

Kia

Picanto

2003-2010

Hyundai Sonata

2005-2011

Kia

Pregio

2006

Hyundai Starex

2002-2009

Kia

Rio

2005-2010

Hyundai Terracan

2001-2006

Kia

Sedona

2002-2011

Hyundai Tiburon

2002-2008

Kia

Shuma

2001-2004

Hyundai Trajet XG

2000-2007

Kia

Sorento

2002-2010

Hyundai Tucson

2005-2011

Kia

Soul

2009-2010

Hyundai Tuscani

2002-2008

Kia

Spectra

2001-2004

Hyundai Veloster

2011

Kia

Sportage 2005-2010

Hyundai Veracruz

2007-2011

Kia

Venga

2010

Hyundai Verna

2012

Kia

Visto

2000-2004

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3. Mechanical keys with RFID chip (non-proximity)

Key coding procedure is available
in control unit IMMO
Immobilizer from ECU
Programming/Coding menu.

Teaching
Engine must be turned off. Key is
turned to ON position.
You will be prompted to enter a 6digit PIN code. (eg 123456, see page
2 - PIN codes)

Now you have the key in ignition in

the ON position. This key is coded
after clicking on "Yes" button.

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You will be prompted whether you

want to code another key. If you
click "yes", HiCOM will ask you to
insert the next key. Up to 4 keys can
be coded.(some control units allow
units up to 8 keys). If you click on
"No", the coding process is
terminated and no more keys are
added.

After successful completion of the

operation, switch off the ignition for
10 seconds.

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4. Smart key (Proximity remote)

Some vehicles have contact-less (RFID) smart-key instead of
mechanical key. On these vehicles coding via SMARTRA operation will
fail, it is necessary to use special dedicated smart-key control unit for
this purpose. The feature can be found in Smart Key Code Saving
control unit (PIC, SMKCODE).
Used smart keys cannot be programmed to another car. Please make sure you are
purchasing smart keys from a trusted source.
When no valid smart key is present it is not possible to start engine and also it might be not
possible to diagnose other ECUs than PIC/SMK.

Teaching

Engine must be turned off,

start/stop pushbutton in OFF state.

Select "Key Teaching" feature in

"ECU Programming/Coding"
menu.

You will be prompted to enter a 6digit PIN code. (eg 123456, see
page 2 - PIN codes)
If you enter incorrect pin code, the
ECU will lock after 2 or 3
attempts.
After this step MSL teaching
starts automatically on some
ECUs.

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Key fob must be inserted into the

Smart key holder (if there is no
smart key holder, use tip of the
remote to push start/stop button)
Hold Stop Start Button for 5
seconds with key in smart key
holder. If your car does not have
smart key holder, please use tip of
the remote to push start/stop button.
The same operation will be
performed for other of smart key
fobs. Maximum of 2 Smart keys can be recoded.

After coding operation is complete,

HiCOM displays information about
successful coding.

5. Key information

Shows basic info about keys. Possible

values: Not checked, Learnt, Virgin,
Neutral, Locked

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6. Login

This feature is used to test of PIN

correctness.

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7. Password Teaching/Changing

The password is used to switch the

car into Limp mode.

You will be prompted to enter

password, if the control unit is not a
"Virgin". The password is numeric,
consisting of 4 decimal digits (eg
1234). Regarding the Virgin control
unit, you are directly prompted to set
a password.

Now enter a new password. The

password must consist of four-digit
decimal number (eg 1234). After
pressing the "Continue" button the
password is set in the control unit.

8. Neutral Mode

This function serves to use already used ECU in another vehicle.

Engine must be turned off. Key is turned to ON position.

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9. Limp Home Mode

This function switches the car into emergency mode that is used to drive the car to workshop
in case of all keys are lost or SMARTRA module is not working properly.
The ECM informs the driver about the limp home condition by 5 times blinking for 5 second. Then
the user password can be sent to the ECM by HiCOM. The limp home can be activated also by the
ignition key. The ECM informs the driver by blinking immobilizer lamp about the limp home
condition. Then the input of user password to ECM can be done by special sequence of ignition
on/off.

Password must be set up first (using "Teaching Password/Changing" feature)

Engine must be turned off. Key is turned to ON position.

Type four-digit decimal number (password), eg 1234.

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